The Board denied service connection for left foot pain, right foot pain, eczema, and migraines as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.
The deciding factor: The available medical evidence of record, particularly the March 2024 VA opinion, established that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus was not aggravated beyond its natural progression by service. For eczema and migraines, a full examination and medical opinion were needed to determine if there was a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's time in service.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot pain, right foot pain, eczema, migraines
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25086079
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